Upgrade related efforts

Hello Friends,
We are planning to upgrade BW 3.5 to 7.0 and I am preparing documentation on upgrade related activities.
I would like to know the conversion related efforts and I would appreciate if you can share some documents.
Do I have attend a demo workshop to learn more on upgrade activities?
Do we loose any data or any queries during upgrade?
What kind of functionality test we would have to perfrom?
What kind of regression testing activities, we would have to perform?
What kind of post upgrade activities to be performed?
I reviewed some threads from SDN, but didn't get a clear picture on above questions.
Thanks
Priya

hi priya,
check out this link....
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw2004s/helpdata/en/a4/1be541f321c717e10000000a155106/content.htm
add these too....
https://wwwn.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/10564d5c-cf00-2a10-7b87-c94e38267742
https://wwwn.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/wiki?path=/display/bi/upgrade%2bof%2bbi%2bto%2bsap%2bnetweaver%2b2004s
hope it will help...

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Upgrade related syntax errors

What are the Upgrade related syntax errors

Hi Sudheer,
pls go through the upgrade issues and its solutions...
hope it helps u...
Upgrade Tips & Key Learnings
Problem 1:
In DBCHK_PRE phase in PREPARE RUN fails with the message
Error: Shared library path is insufficient
Solution
Before executing Upgrade Assistant server and GUI please append this
environment variable in both shells with following value and also refer SAP Note:
817463
LD_LIBRARY_PATH-->Append with /sapdb/programs/lib/lib64
Problem 2:
In Upload_Request Phase in PREPARE RUN fails with the message
Error: Full access to directory /usr/sap/trans denied
Solution:
Provide chmod 777 permission to the directory /usr/sap/trans
Problem 3:
In SHDINST_SDB_CHK phase in PREPARE RUN fails with message
Error: Error by create user SAP<SID>SHD
Solution:
We need to create this user manually in Database. Please also refer to SAP Note
39439
Problem 4:
In 'Installation Module' of PREPARE RUN it fails to add the shadow instance
port entries in /etc/services
Solution:
50
Manually enter the shadow instance sapmsSHD<SID>, Sapgw<SYSNR>,
sapdp<SYSNR> and repeat the phase.
Problem 5:
In 'General Checks Module' of PREPARE RUN it fails for Permission issue for
files
Solution:
Add the write permission for the files /usr/sap/<SID>/SYS/exe/run/icnbmd and
/usr/sap/<SID>/SYS/exe/run/saposcol
Problem 6:
In ACT_REL phase of SAPUP it fails with message index /table WEB_FILES
couldn't be activated
Solution:
Please refer SAP Note: 847019
Problem 7:
After the completion of NW2004s ABAP upgrade. We found that saposcol was
missing from /usr/sap/<SID>/SYS/exe/run
Solution:
Copy the saposcol from the directory /usr/sap/put/exe
Errors encountered while executing BEX Applications in Portal
Problem 8
You call a Business Explorer (BEx) Web Application (Java) and the system
Displays the following error message instead of the BEx Web Application:
Portal runtime error
Access denied
This problem may arise because of missing authorizations for the
Security zone in which the BEx Web Application is executed in the
Portal,
51
Solution
Please apply the SAP Note 872043
Problem 9
When you execute a Web Application (NetWeaver2004s), the following
Error message appears: Parameter HIERARCHY_DATE does not exist.
Solution
Import Support Package 07 for SAP NetWeaver 2004s BI (BI Patch 07 or
SAPKW70007) into your BI system. Otherwise, you can enter the table entries
manually as mentioned in note 923122
regards,
rudra...
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[SOLVED] Emesene isn't working as expected anymore (upgrade related ?)

Hello,
Yesterday, I used emesene, it was working perfectly well, and today it isn't anymore: It's very laggy, I can't talk to anyone because the GUI is just a grey box which doesn't show conversations windows, of the list of contacts anymore.
This morning I did a pacman -Syu, but emesene wasn't upgraded, python neither:
[2012-03-20 13:52] Running 'pacman -Syu'
[2012-03-20 13:52] synchronizing package lists
[2012-03-20 13:52] starting full system upgrade
[2012-03-20 13:57] upgraded libtasn1 (2.9-2 -> 2.12-1)
[2012-03-20 13:57] upgraded vlc (2.0.0-8 -> 2.0.1-1)
[2012-03-21 13:49] Running 'pacman -Syu'
[2012-03-21 13:49] synchronizing package lists
[2012-03-21 13:49] starting full system upgrade
[2012-03-21 13:50] upgraded bash (4.2.024-1 -> 4.2.024-2)
[2012-03-21 13:50] upgraded device-mapper (2.02.90-1 -> 2.02.95-1)
[2012-03-21 13:50] upgraded iproute2 (3.2.0-2 -> 3.2.0-3)
[2012-03-21 13:50] upgraded libdrm (2.4.31-1 -> 2.4.32-1)
[2012-03-21 13:50] upgraded lvm2 (2.02.90-1 -> 2.02.95-1)
[2012-03-21 13:50] upgraded neon (0.29.6-3 -> 0.29.6-4)
[2012-03-21 13:50] upgraded openssl (1.0.0.h-1 -> 1.0.1-1)
[2012-03-21 13:50] upgraded psmisc (22.15-1 -> 22.16-1)
Does anyone is having the same issue ?
Thanks !
Last edited by Lowra (2012-03-31 19:02:51)

Actually kmess is crashing as well 20 seconds after I login after I did the same updates. Seems to be related to this problem
Application version: 2.0.6.2Application version: 2.0.6.2
Compiled at: KDE 4.8.1 (4.8.1), Qt 4.8.0
Running at: KDE 4.8.1 (4.8.1), Qt 4.8.0
73.713> No backtrace could be generated, gdb timed out.
73.717> KDE backtrace: "[
0: /usr/lib/libkdecore.so.5(kRealBacktrace(int)+0x35) [0x7fda20d565e5]
1: kmess() [0x561eca]
2: /lib/libc.so.6(+0x349f0) [0x7fda1b4949f0]
3: kmess() [0x4b3850]
4: kmess() [0x4b3861]
5: kmess() [0x4b3861]
6: kmess() [0x4b3861]
7: kmess() [0x4af4b5]
8: kmess() [0x4d4eb8]
9: kmess() [0x4d5cc7]
10: kmess() [0x4d73e0]
11: /usr/lib/libQtCore.so.4(QMetaObject::activate(QObject*, QMetaObject const*, int, void**)+0x2b1) [0x7fda1d071f11]
12: kmess() [0x52c431]
13: kmess() [0x52c483]
14: kmess() [0x52fabd]
15: /usr/lib/libQtCore.so.4(QMetaObject::activate(QObject*, QMetaObject const*, int, void**)+0x2b1) [0x7fda1d071f11]
16: /usr/lib/libQtCore.so.4(QObject::event(QEvent*)+0x99) [0x7fda1d076e09]
17: /usr/lib/libQtGui.so.4(QApplicationPrivate::notify_helper(QObject*, QEvent*)+0xb4) [0x7fda1c1cd8c4]
18: /usr/lib/libQtGui.so.4(QApplication::notify(QObject*, QEvent*)+0x113) [0x7fda1c1d2743]
19: /usr/lib/libkdeui.so.5(KApplication::notify(QObject*, QEvent*)+0x36) [0x7fda20806556]
20: /usr/lib/libQtCore.so.4(QCoreApplication::notifyInternal(QObject*, QEvent*)+0x8c) [0x7fda1d05e06c]
21: /usr/lib/libQtCore.so.4(+0x1a9ef2) [0x7fda1d08eef2]
22: /usr/lib/libQtCore.so.4(+0x1a789d) [0x7fda1d08c89d]
23: /usr/lib/libglib-2.0.so.0(g_main_context_dispatch+0x1dd) [0x7fda162c08bd]
24: /usr/lib/libglib-2.0.so.0(+0x450b8) [0x7fda162c10b8]
25: /usr/lib/libglib-2.0.so.0(g_main_context_iteration+0x69) [0x7fda162c1289]
26: /usr/lib/libQtCore.so.4(QEventDispatcherGlib::processEvents(QFlags<QEventLoop::ProcessEventsFlag>)+0x6f) [0x7fda1d08d0bf]
27: /usr/lib/libQtGui.so.4(+0x26cf8e) [0x7fda1c270f8e]
28: /usr/lib/libQtCore.so.4(QEventLoop::processEvents(QFlags<QEventLoop::ProcessEventsFlag>)+0x32) [0x7fda1d05ce52]
29: /usr/lib/libQtCore.so.4(QEventLoop::exec(QFlags<QEventLoop::ProcessEventsFlag>)+0xf7) [0x7fda1d05d0a7]
30: /usr/lib/libQtCore.so.4(QCoreApplication::exec()+0x85) [0x7fda1d061c05]
31: kmess() [0x43b6a0]
32: /lib/libc.so.6(__libc_start_main+0xed) [0x7fda1b48138d]
33: kmess() [0x43b731]
KCrash: Application 'kmess' crashing...
KCrash: Attempting to start from kdeinit
sock_file=/home/ilusi0n/.kde4/socket-ArchBl0w/kdeinit4__0
KCrash: Attempting to start directly
KCrash failed to exec(), errno = 2
Last edited by ilusi0n (2012-03-22 08:00:56)

Apex upgrade related

Hi,
I have installed oracle database 10g release2 with 10201_compenign_win32 both are installed successfully
i logon as http://127.0.0.1:7777/pls/htmldb/htmldb_admin
i entered username and password then logout it.
after that i started upgrading with apex_3.2.1. i did all the steps under apex_3.2.1 upgrade tutorial.
after completion of all the steps
when i logon back
http://127.0.0.1:7777/pls/htmldb/htmldb_admin with. images are not going to diaplay.and there is no movement on page. when i click on submit button
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{copy}sql>@apexins SYSAUX SYSAUX TEMP /i/
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f:\downloads\vismit1.1\apex>c:\oracle\product\10.2.0\db\opmn\bin\opmnctl startproc ias-component=HTTP_Server
sql>ALTER SYSTEM SET JOB_QUEUE_PROCESSES = 20
{copy}
Thanks & Regards
Nisha

Hi Nisha,
if you don't find anything Apex-related in the dads.conf you haven't configured the OHS yet to have a DAD for your APEX yet.
Following the example in the installation manual you should have or create a section as follows
Alias /i/ "ORACLE_HTTPSERVER_HOME/Apache/images/"
AddType text/xml       xbl
AddType text/x-component       htc
<Location /pls/apex>
Order deny,allow
PlsqlDocumentPath docs
AllowOverride None
PlsqlDocumentProcedure         wwv_flow_file_mgr.process_download
PlsqlDatabaseConnectString     host:port:service_name ServiceNameFormat
PlsqlNLSLanguage               AMERICAN_AMERICA.AL32UTF8
PlsqlAuthenticationMode        Basic
SetHandler                     pls_handler
PlsqlDocumentTablename         wwv_flow_file_objects$
PlsqlDatabaseUsername          APEX_PUBLIC_USER
PlsqlDefaultPage               apex
PlsqlDatabasePassword          apex_public_user_password
PlsqlRequestValidationFunction wwv_flow_epg_include_modules.authorize
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Depending on your database language settings, you might also want to change the PlsqlNLSLanguage from AMERICAN_AMERICA to the value your database uses.
You'll have to restart the OHS to apply any changes. This is done by calling
ORACLE_HTTPSERVER_HOME\opmn\bin\opmnctl restartproc ias-component='HTTP_Server'
For further advice have a look here:
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E14373_01/install.32/e13366/otn_install.htm#BHAGICFJ
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ECC 6.0 Upgrade related issue

Hi Gurus,
We have our project(SAP-HR) upgraded from 4.7 to ECC 6.0 version.
After data from prev system is shifted to the new system, I am facing an issue with smartform activation.
In ECC 6.0, I, without even making any changes to a smartform, tried to activate it. However it is not getting activated and giving error : Global Definitions: No component exists with the name int_tab.
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This smartform is Active in the 4.7 version & the functionality is also perfectly working in that system and no changes have yet been made to the smartform in the new system(ECC 6.0).
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Structure PERNR exists in ECC 6.
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PI 7.1 upgrade related issue (With removeContexts node function)

Hi all,
We have upgrade from PI 7.0 to 7.1, there was no changes done to the maps...but when we execute the old maps it give no value in the queue error: (this occurs during run time)...
But when I test the payload it executes fine...I have found and issue with remove context (the queue display in 7.0 is different than in 7.1)
It doesn't end with SUPPRESS context change...we have observe that the maps which has removeContext are failing...
Is there any OSS note on this issue...anyone faced this issue?
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Edited by: Srinivas Davuluri on Oct 2, 2009 6:55 PM

I have added the parameter to the init method of the Functions tab in our message mapping - retainlastValueofPreviousContext=true; according to the blog...but still the same error...
But, when I execute in the Test tab it works fine;
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Srini
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Upgrade related doubts

Hello Experts,
I have few doubts (Questions) regarding the upgrade from BW 3.5 to BI 7.0. I am having certain issues after the upgrade. i want to know if these are because of the upgrade or are these general issues. Can you please give me the reasons in detailed as well.
Below are my questions
1. An Event is triggering a process chain in 3.5, but the same process chain after upgrade didn't work, so when i checked the Event is missing in the Process chain.
2.There were inconsistencies in the info objects in Dev and Production
3.Development was having low space in the memory
Points assured for all answers.
Thanks in advance for your inputs.

Hi Lalitha,
Migration would not affect the process chain...
you should activate and schedule the process chain again....
check the event is available ...
and regarding memory, BI running on java instance it may need more memory...ask the DBA to increase the memory...
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HVR

UPGRADE RELATED TO OSS MODIFICATIONS

Hi all,
we are on verge of upgradtion form 4.6c to ECC 6.00
we have a lot of programs where we have applied oss notes.
Do i need to apply the oss notes in the new version ECC 6.00 too.
How can i know whether SAP has provided the same note modifications in new version i.e ECC 6.00
IN THAT CASE I DON'T HAVE TO APPLY OSS NOTE AGAIN.
Where does SPAU AND SPDD COME IN TO PICTURE
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THANKS
SWATHI

Hi Swathi,
For the Upgrade to ECC 6.0 from 4.6c, most of OSS notes applied in 4.6c will be anyway added in the standard delivered system.
All the previous delivered OSS notes will be added in some of the Packages or patches of the ECC 6.0 system if these notes are applicable to ECC 6.0.
You can check in one way that check the applicability of the OSS notes you used whether it is applicable to version ECC 6.0 or added in package number.
Check if that package is in the upgraded ECC 6.0 or not.
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Once the System is upgraded and there are some modifications done to standard programs, then we will have the issue of whether to go with the standard or use our modifications. In that case SPDD and SPAU are useful.
Please check the following links which will help you in using the above transactions -
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw2004s/helpdata/en/60/d6ba7bceda11d1953a0000e82de14a/content.htm
Please use the following link to know the delta changes in the versions functionally -
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http://service.sap.com/upgrade-erp
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Hope this helps you.

Upgrade related query- Repository Update

Hi All,
As mentioned in the upgrade guide :
After installation of MDM 7.1 and having started the MDM 7.1 Server use the MDM Console to update
your repositories. Choose Update Repository from the context menu of each repository. The MDM Console then updates
the repository so that it can be used with the latest builds. The data in the repository is automatically
upgraded.
But, i did the same thing but in my case after un-archiving the repository and login in with respective correct repository credentials,Right clicking on repository the option "Update Repository" is not active ...How will i do this action ?how do i update the repository now ?
( I have tried by Loading & Unloading also )
Please suggest !
Regards,
Harmony

Hi Harmony,
Please follow below steps :
Steps involved in the MDM 7.1 Upgradation
1.     Installation of MDM 7.1 in Dev Environment
2.     Archive MDM 5.5 repository from the Production system
3.     Unarchive the repository in the Dev system
4.     Update repository in the Dev
5.     Update and Test Import Maps
6.     Update and Test Syndication Maps
7.     Testing at the Portal level
8.     Java API upgrade and check the custom made functionalities with API in the repository
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MDM Servers
Installed in different directory
MDM Archive Files
Archive files to be copied to the new directory
MDM GUI Client
Different Installation directory
MDM Log files:
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7.1 version is CSV based
MDM 7.1 doesnu2019t support the log format of 5.5 version.
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Distribution Folder content
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MDM Server Setting
Mds.ini parameter settings to be checked.
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MDM Import Server Settings
Mdis.ini parameters need to be checked
MDM Syndication server setting
Mdss.ini setting to be checked.
Transfer the settings of
SLD Registration u2013 Reuse the MDM 5.5 SLD Registration
Wily Instrumentation
Wily Instrumentation level Threshold
MDM Java API activities
Deploy the 7.1 Java APIs and test the existing Java programs running for the repository
Checking the MDM Compatability with WebSphere Portal
Uninstallation of MDM 5.5 SP06 (Optional)
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Praful.

[package related not upgrade related] xorg-server-kdrive won't compile

The page related to this package suggests that it fails to build except I'm not too sure what to make of the comments - at any rate, it refuses to compile, complaining about something like %.04X not being what the compiler expected it to be or some such - I closed the terminal as soon as it failed >.>
So... how do I compile this?
Also, if you know anything about X in general, please see my related post at http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?pid=432854.
-dav7
Last edited by dav7 (2008-10-12 11:54:46)

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Upgrade related question

Hello Experts,
We are using sap business one 2005 pl 25. We using Databae sql server 2005 for it.
Now if suppose if we upgrade to sql 2005 to sql 2008 then sap b1 2005 will support or not?
Now second question:-
If suppose we upgrade our SAP B1 2005 to SAP 8.8 then whether it support to SQL 2005 or SQL 2008?
Please guide me.
Regards,

Dear,
Upgrade your SQL server from 2005 to 2008.
and upgrade your SAP B1 2005 b immediately because SAP 2005 B is no longer supportive by SAP.
Before upgrading database and SAP date the backup of your company databases.
SAP 8.8 Supports both SQL 2005 and SQL 2008
but SAP b1 2005b Only supports SQL server 2005
Hope this will help u.
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Neetu

XSS upgrade related from 600 to 603

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My current project demands a upgrade from XSS 603 SP 6 to XSS 603 SP 6. My team has already personalized all the 36 standard countries.
We have copied the standard ESS content to custom folder and then have done the personalization. Its just a copy and not a delta link.
I request you to let me know if there will be any problem to run the personalized set of custom ESS iViews after upgrade?
Will they stop working or they will still continue to work even after upgrade?
What can be the other issues after upgrade? Will the HomePage framework setup needs to be done again?
Please help me with the answers as I need to provide such answers to client .
Regards
DK

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Below is the reply from SAP:
During MOPZ selection, for any packages you donn't want,
you can de-selected the check box in front of it. Some are
not editable check boxes, which means they are crucial judged
by MOPZ.
Just keep in mind that de-selecting the packages recommended
by MOPZ, after updating your system, different software components
may be incompatible, since it is not tested scenario.
Following MOPZ recommendation will ensure software components
patch levels are consistent, since this is tested scenario.
So, we cannot update only HR components, we should also update the mandatory components that are selected by MOPZ.
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Upgrade related queries..

Hi,
1) What is the replacement FM for "GET_FIELDTAB" .
2) In Replacement FM "popup_to confirm", are parameters "textbutton1" and text_button2" required..?In the earlier replacements , I have not passed these parameters , do i need to check it again..?
Thanks ,
Vasuki

hi
good
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Upgrade related replacements

hi,
can any one suggest the replacement for the obsoletes.
table: ce4hopc
func: help_values_get_with_maco
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vinod

hi,
can any one suggest the replacement for the obsoletes.
table: ce4hopc
func: help_values_get_with_maco
thanks
vinod

Upgrade related

Hi,
can any one say replcement for below FMs as these are obsolete.
WEEK_GET_FIRST_DAY,
DATE_GET_WEEK,
WEEK_GET_FIRST_DAY

use this FM WEEK_GET_LAST_DAY... u can get last day oe the week......
DATE_GET_WEEK Returns week for a date
WEEK_GET_FIRST_DAY Returns first day for a week
RP_LAST_DAY_OF_MONTHS Returns last day of month
FIRST_DAY_IN_PERIOD_GET Get first day of a period
LAST_DAY_IN_PERIOD_GET Get last day of a period
RP_LAST_DAY_OF_MONTHS Determine last day of month
<REMOVED BY MODERATOR>
Edited by: Alvaro Tejada Galindo on Feb 5, 2008 5:00 PM

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